What is the cheapest way to get from Chichester to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Reading is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chichester to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Chichester to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Chichester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Market and arriving at Reading RailAir via North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Chichester and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Reading via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Chichester to Reading?

The distance between Chichester and Reading is 80 miles. The road distance is 54 miles.

How do I travel from Chichester to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Chichester to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £26 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Chichester to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Chichester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Reading bus from?

Chichester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Market station.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Reading train from?

Chichester to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.

Train or bus from Chichester to Reading?

The best way to get from Chichester to Reading is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Chichester to Reading bus arrive?

Chichester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Chichester to Reading train arrive?

Chichester to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Chichester to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Chichester to Reading is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Chichester to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Chichester to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chichester to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Chichester to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 700 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chichester to Reading by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 32m
£27–49
Drive 53.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chichester to Readingcar 53.7 mi
1h 17m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 206
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 2m
£48–81
Line 700 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cathedral to The Hard Interchangebus 700
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
3h 55m
£15–26

Chichester to Reading by train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.7 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Chichester, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Chichester to Reading via Southampton Central in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market to Reading RailAir via North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 2m.

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